Joseph is now an American citizen! Introducing his Certificate of Citizenship!

Those of you familiar with international adoption know that it is a process. I am so thrilled so share that the very final step in the very paper-heavy international adoption process is complete! Joseph received his American Certificate of Citizenship today. We have so many dates to celebrate with our little guy — his adoption […]

The 5 People You Meet at Thanksgiving (Or Christmas) (Or Any Holiday Family Gathering)

Gathering around the Thanksgiving table is a time of food, family, and intense judgement. As we recover from Thanksgiving and gear up for the holiday season now among us, here’s a guide to the 5 People You Meet at Holiday Gatherings. (Not that I know any of these fine folks or anything.) The Anti-Socialite […]

a sweet early christmas surprise

It’s not every day that you walk into your house to see your table fully set with adorable dinnerware. I guess today was my lucky day! Unbeknownst to me, a group of ladies from our church blessed me by surprising me with an eight-person setting with some charming Christmas dinnerware. They even collaborated with Jonny […]

recommended recipe: quick & easy banana pancakes

I have to confess: Pregnancy has made me really tired lazy. And last night, my laziness hit an all-time high. I just didn’t feel like cooking. Or thinking about cooking. I mostly just wanted to eat. Preferably sweet things. Unfortunately, cookies don’t count as dinner. And, alas, our cupboards had grown bare. Husband to the […]

we're a featured family on the ergobaby blog

We’re a featured family on the Ergobaby blog! Ergo Carriers featured our journey to Joseph for National Adoption Month. Head on over there to check it out.

we’re a featured family on the ergobaby blog

We’re a featured family on the Ergobaby blog! Ergo Carriers featured our journey to Joseph for National Adoption Month. Head on over there to check it out.

trouble sleeping? try a book. (here are my picks.)

Technology has a way of sneaking up and becoming a permanent fixture in my daily routine. I work from home, so my laptop is constantly around, with emails not-so-patiently waiting to be checked and documents longingly waiting to be tackled. I’m a member of Team iPhone, which means I have Twitter, Facebook, Huffington Post, Tumblr, […]

orphan sunday

Today, Orphan Sunday, I join many others in remembering + praying for so many children who are parentless. I’m so thankful. So thankful for all who dedicate time and service to forgotten ones via foster care, missions, acts of love, + so much more. So thankful for the children who will never again carry the label […]

gender reveal video

Is Joseph going to have a little brother, or a little sister? It’s official — it’s a… (Source: http://player.vimeo.com/)